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Mooroolbark police evasion ends in arrest



A man has been arrested after evading police in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Mooroolbark.

Mooroolbark police were called to a sus vehicle on Felix Grove and found the driver passed out just before midnight on Tuesday 30 September.

The male driver woke up and collided with the police car, causing minor damage before driving away.

A short time later, the stolen vehicle was located in Sherlock Road Mooroolbark and clipped a police car before fleeing the scene.

The vehicle was then dumped in Lanier Cresent in Croydon, and with the assistance of the Air Wing and Dog Squad, a man was arrested at a residence on Holloway Road in Croydon.

A 22-year-old Ringwood East man is currently in custody.

Anyone with dashcam footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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